Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), demanded an electoral audit on Friday, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dismissed his request, claiming that it had a “narrow mandate on economic issues” as an international organization. The Washington-based lender’s representative acknowledged receipt of a letter on February 28 regarding the Fund’s involvement with Pakistan […]
Asad Qaiser, the head of the PTI and a former speaker of the National Assembly, announced on Thursday that a broad coalition of political parties will be established to combat election “rigging.” Speaking to the media outside of Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Qaiser stated that the PTI will organize a campaign and hold talks with all […]
As his term draws to a close, President Dr. Arif Alvi received a guard of honor on Friday. Former President Asif Ali Zardari is expected to win the presidency tomorrow and assume the position for a second time with the backing of allies. On September 9, 2018, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Alvi took the oath […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated on Friday that she had succeeded in securing a significant position in her “historically male-dominated” political party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), after working extremely hard for 12 to 13 years. Speaking at a Lahore International Women’s Day event, Maryam stated that although the PML-N was formerly mostly a […]
At a news conference held on the fringes of China Two Sessions in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated, “There can no longer be any justification for the continuation of the conflict and no excuse for the killing of civilians in Gaza.” He continued by saying that a quick ceasefire and the […]
According to Matthew Miller, a spokesman for the US State Department, Washington would welcome “productive and peaceful talks” between India and Pakistan about Kashmir, but it is up to them to decide on the nature, extent, and speed of any conversation. In answer to a query on future discussions between India and Pakistan on all […]
In response to a landmark Supreme Court ruling regarding the late prime minister’s trial, sentencing, and execution, the Sindh Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday designating Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), as a “National Democratic Hero.” In a meeting today, the province assembly unanimously praised the top court’s […]
Speaking on behalf of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shoaib Shaheen claimed that if something were to happen to the imprisoned party founder Imran Khan, it would be the fault of the current administration and the establishment. The PTI founder is the target of threats and attempted murder. Why, out of all the jails in the […]
The sons of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, Hassan and Hussain Nawaz, have been given a respite by the accountability court, which has suspended the perpetual arrest warrants against them in relation to the Avenfield Apartments case. Hassan and Hussain Nawaz were previously designated as proclaimed criminals by the accountability court in […]
Moody Investors Service improved Pakistan’s banking sector outlook from “negative” to “stable,” noting a reduction in macroeconomic problems and strain on the country’s budget. The agency emphasized in its assessment that banks’ strong profitability and steady funding served as a safeguard against the nation’s political unpredictability and macroeconomic difficulties. According to the estimate, Pakistan’s GDP […]
